| **DEBT AND CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS - Long-Term Debt Repayments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)** |               |               |                 | 12 Months Ended |
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| **Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]**                                                     |          |          |            |            |
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt                                                     |          |          |            | $ 0             |
| Repayment of debt                                                                            |          |          |            | $ 0             |
| Floating rates notes 2020 | Variable-rate debt                                               |          |          |            |            |
| **Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]**                                                     |          |          |            |            |
| Extinguishment of debt, amount                                                               |          | $ 250,000,000 |            |            |
| Term loan, due November 21, 2025 | Line of Credit | Secured Debt                             |          |          |            |            |
| **Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]**                                                     |          |          |            |            |
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt                                                     |          | $ 250,000,000 | $ 2,000,000,000 |            |
| 3.850% Senior Notes due June 15, 2023                                                        |          |          |            |            |
| **Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]**                                                     |          |          |            |            |
| Extinguishment of debt, amount                                                               | $ 800,000,000 |          |            |            |

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| - Definition
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| - Definition
The cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer.
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| - Definition
Amount of cash outflow for short-term and long-term debt. Excludes payment of lease obligation.
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